SSC CGL 2025 PYQs

Question 1

Select the letter-cluster from among the given choices that logically continues the following sequence:K M O, M P S, O S W, Q V A, ?

Accepted Answer

Analyze the pattern for each letter's position. First letter: K(+2)M(+2)O(+2)Q(+2)S. Second letter: M(+3)P(+3)S(+3)V(+3)Y. Third letter: O(+4)S(+4)W(+4)A(+4)E. Thus, the next cluster is SYE.

Question 2

In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Sculptor : Carve :: Author : ?

Accepted Answer

A sculptor's primary action is to carve. Similarly, an author's primary action is to write. This establishes an agent-action relationship.

Question 3

In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Meter : Speed : : Barometer : ?

Accepted Answer

A 'meter' measures 'speed'. Similarly, a 'barometer' is an instrument used to measure 'pressure'. This is a direct instrument-to-measurement analogy.

Question 4

Select the sequence of letter-clusters from the choices below that completes the following series:B E I, D G L, F I O, H K R, ?

Accepted Answer

Each letter in a cluster advances by +2, +2, +2 from the previous cluster's corresponding letter. So, H+2=J, K+2=M, R+2=U, giving JMU.

Question 5

In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives. Empiricism : Experience :: Rationalism : ?

Accepted Answer

Empiricism is a philosophical theory that states knowledge comes primarily from sensory experience. Similarly, Rationalism is a philosophical theory that states knowledge comes primarily from intellect and deductive reasoning, i.e., logic.

Question 6

How many meaningful four-letter English words can be formed using the first, second, fourth, and fifth letters of the word "CARPET" (when counted from left to right), using each letter only once in each word?

Accepted Answer

The letters are C, A, P, E. The only meaningful four-letter English word that can be formed using these letters exactly once is 'CAPE'. Therefore, only one word can be formed.

Question 7

In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives Defendant : Plea : : Architect : ?

Accepted Answer

A defendant presents a plea. Similarly, an architect creates a blueprint as their primary design document for construction.

Question 8

What number comes next in the sequence:6, 20, 42, 72, 110, ?

Accepted Answer

The differences between consecutive terms are 14, 22, 30, 38. This is an arithmetic progression with a common difference of 8. The next difference is 38 + 8 = 46. So, 110 + 46 = 156.

Question 9

Select the letters from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. C, E, G, ?, K, M, ?, Q

Accepted Answer

The series follows a pattern where each letter is skipped by one. C (+2) E (+2) G (+2) I (+2) K (+2) M (+2) O (+2) Q. So, the missing letters are I and O.

Question 10

If 5 + 3 = 34 and 6 + 1 = 37, then find the value of 7 + 2 = ?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is a^2 + b^2. So, 5^2 + 3^2 = 25 + 9 = 34. And 6^2 + 1^2 = 36 + 1 = 37. Therefore, 7^2 + 2^2 = 49 + 4 = 53.

Question 11

What number will occupy the place of the question mark in the following series:3, 10, 101, 10202, ?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is n, n^2 + 1. So, 3, 3^2+1=10, 10^2+1=101, 101^2+1=10202. Therefore, the next term is 10202^2 + 1 = 104080804 + 1 = 104080805.

Question 12

Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. ABC, DEF, GHI, ?

Accepted Answer

The series follows consecutive blocks of three letters. After GHI, the next block of three consecutive letters is JKL.

Question 13

If the difference between 95 and 11 is divided by 7, what is the result?

Accepted Answer

First, find the difference between 95 and 11, which is 84. Then, divide 84 by 7 to get the result, which is 12.

Question 14

Identify the missing number that logically fits in the sequence:6, 12, 20, 30, ?

Accepted Answer

The differences between consecutive numbers are +6, +8, +10. Following this pattern, the next difference should be +12. So, 30 + 12 = 42.

Question 15

In the following question, the second word is formed by applying a specific alphabetic coding pattern to the first word. Apply the same pattern to the third word to determine the correct option from the given alternatives.RUSH : SQTRIG : : GATE : ?

Accepted Answer

The pattern is: each letter of RUSH is replaced by its preceding and succeeding letter. R becomes Q, S; U becomes T, V; S becomes R, T; H becomes G, I. Applying this to GATE: G becomes F, H; A becomes Z, B; T becomes S, U; E becomes D, F. So, GATE becomes HFZSFD.

Question 16

Instruction: Identify the assumptions that must hold true for the statement to be considered valid, then choose the correct option.Statement: All employees must attend the mandatory cybersecurity training session next week to mitigate potential corporate data breaches.Assumptions:I. Data breaches are a serious threat to the company.II. Employee participation in training will reduce the risk of future breaches.III. Every employee is currently unaware of basic cybersecurity protocols.

Accepted Answer

The statement implies data breaches are a threat (I) and training helps reduce them (II). Assumption III is not necessarily true; some employees might already be aware.

Question 17

In the following question, a group of three numbers/symbols is given in each option. Identify the group that does NOT follow the same pattern as the others.

Accepted Answer

In options 1, 3, and 4, the numbers increase by 2 (2,4,6; 12,14,16; 18,20,22) and letters follow A+2=C, C+2=E pattern. Option 2 has 8, 10, 11, breaking the number pattern.

Question 18

The position of how many letters will remain unchanged if each of the letters in the word CREATIVE is arranged in alphabetical order?

Accepted Answer

Original word: CREATIVE. Alphabetical order: ACEEIRTV. Comparing positions, only 'E' at the 5th position remains unchanged.

Question 19

After interchanging - & / and 8 & 4, which of the following equations will hold true?

Accepted Answer

Interchange '-' with '/' and '8' with '4' in each option. Option 4 becomes (8 / 2) - 4 = 0, which simplifies to 4 - 4 = 0, making it true.

Question 20

Identify the option that provides the exact similar address:No. 12/A, Subhash Chandra Bose Road, T Nagar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu - 600017

Accepted Answer

The task is to find the option that is an exact replica of the given address. Option 2 matches every character and abbreviation precisely.